Charlie Watts

I just joined a Stones cover band so I’m learning about 40ish songs. Can anyone explain to me why Charlie Watts is a great drummer? His beats are pretty basic, the tempos can be wobbly, and his fills are fairly uninteresting. He does no high-hat sticking on the snare beat, which is… fine? Sometimes less is more, sure. But you can be less and also interesting, too, right? This drumming is a snoozer.

Help!